Chitravina N Ravikiran

An hour of the music of the multi-faceted personality in connection with his birthday on Feb 12.

Chitravina N Ravikiran became known to the Carnatic music world as a child prodigy. Today, he is synonymous with the Chitravina. With almost four decades of performance behind him, he has built a unique place in the firmament of Carnatic music with his multi-faceted persona, which includes those of musician, researcher, innovator, collaborator and teacher. His contributions, whether in researching the works of composer Oothukadu Venkatasubbaier or in pioneering the concept of Melharmony, bear an originality of approach. He is also regarded for his fine musical aesthetics and sensibility. This programme features N Ravikiran as a chitravina artiste and vocalist, and also has him performing two of his own compositions.